Did you know that 40% of your home’s energy loss escapes through the attic? Many homes, especially those 10-15 years or older, have attics that are under-insulated, or have never been insulated at all, compromising the comfort, safety, and energy-efficiency that a properly insulated attic can provide. What is blown-in insulation? Blown-in or loose-fill insulation, comes in tiny pieces compressed together into one large rectangular block. A special machine is used to break up the large block of insulation and the little pieces are then vacuumed through a long tube that is fed into the attic where the insulation blows out to fill in the necessary spaces in the attic. Fiberglass, cotton, and mineral wool can all work as loose-fill material, but the far and away top choice for blown-in insulation is fiberglass. Blown-in fiberglass insulation is perfect for filling in tight voids around wiring, pipes, or any area with awkward framing. The benefits of blown-in attic insulation include:
What does R-value mean and why is it important? R-value measures how well building insulation can prevent the flow of heat into and out of the home. Higher R-value means better climate control and better energy efficiency for your home, and thus more savings on your next heating and cooling bill. Here in the Houston area, it is recommended that your attic have a total R-value between R30 to R60. These R-values are a sum, meaning this should be the total R-value once you add up the entire depth of insulation. For example, if you have a type of insulation that has an R-value of R-5 per inch of thickness, you will need a depth of 6-inches of this insulation installed in your attic to reach R-30, or a depth of 12 inches to reach R-60. How do I know if my attic has enough insulation? Using R-3 value per inch as an example, if the insulation is level with or below the attic floor joists, you probably need to add more insulation. If you look across your attic and see the insulation rising well above the floor joists, this means you probably have enough and adding more insulation may not be cost-effective. How much does it cost?
Insulating your attic properly could save you up to 15% on your home’s heating and cooling energy costs. Country Air professionally installs blown-in insulation and is happy to provide a free estimate customized to your attic space and your home’s needs. Call us at 281-356-8564 for a free estimate today!
6 Comments
4/26/2022 06:20:43 pm
I really appreciate you talking about what R-value is and why it's so important. Lately, we've been noticing how high our bills are, so I wanted to figure out what we should to do make our house easier to pay for. Since our insulation hasn't been touched up in a while, I'll definitely hire an insulation company in the area so they can help me pick out the material with the best R-value.
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6/27/2022 03:35:04 am
Another benefit of blown-in insulation is that it is very easy to install. It is also very fast. A professional can take care of blown-in insulation much more quickly than they can install other types of insulation. Thanks for the great blog!
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9/29/2022 10:40:07 pm
We appreciate your comment that blown-in insulation's tiny particles fit snugly in all the cracks and crevices in your attic, creating a better barrier that keeps out cold or hot air. I have moved into a new home and need the HVAC system installed. To assist me with the installation, I will get in touch with the blown-in attic insulation services.
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10/14/2022 08:34:09 am
Insulation helps your home stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter, so you don’t have to crank up your heating or cooling system to the max just to get by. It gives you the best possible starting point to enjoy easy, efficient year-round comfort.
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12/1/2022 06:26:14 pm
I find it interesting that blown-in insulation provides superior sealant which makes your house more energy efficient. My best friend would like to cut back her monthly expenses as much as possible. I'll recommend that she hire a company to insulate her attic with blown-in insulation sometime this month to reduce her energy bill.
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1/5/2023 05:11:28 pm
I appreciate what you said about preventing the flow of heat. My attic gets so hot and I think that is because I don't have any insulation. I'll have to see if a contractor can put in spray-foam.
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